Blind Buncrana adventurer Jennifer Doherty cycling the length of Ireland

Blind Inishowen adventurer Jennifer Doherty is setting off on the ride of a lifetime as she pedals from Mizen to Malin Head.  The cycle is being done as part of a major fundraiser for Irish Guide Dogs. Jennifer, from Buncrana, the chairperson of the …

Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt says perseverance is her definition of success

Gerhardt’s Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project for the ongoing 72nd Miss World pageant is a small cardboard box filled with the right ingredients that will let children – from Cape Town to Kolkata to Dublin – dream bigger dreams. She calls it ‘Dream In A …

All-Ireland winner believes GAA must find 'proper punishments' as deterrent after Ulster final brawl

The Ulster football final was hailed as one of the greatest games in recent years as Donegal pipped Armagh after extra-time in the baking heat of Clones. The post-game celebrations were marred somewhat by an unseemly melee involving players from both teams …

Louth look to overcome Westerners and secure place in U20 All-Ireland final

There’s a growing sense of belief around Louth football at the moment and tonight offers another chance to take a step further into history.   The U20s will take on Mayo in the Dalata Hotel Group GAA Football All-Ireland U20 Championship semi-final at …

Commission on Future of Ireland Meeting at Irish Am. Heritage Center 5-31

Minor footballers begin their All-Ireland journey with tough tie against Northern team

The Tipperary minor football team will have little time to stew on their heartbreaking Munster Minor Football Championship semi-final loss to Cork after extra time last Monday. READ NEXT: REVEALED: One obvious omission as Tipp senior hurling team is named …

West Indies primed for impact! Sammy eyes strong start against Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland — With the lush Irish outfields awaiting their first crack of leather on willow this summer, the West Indies cricket team has touched down in Dublin, energized and united in purpose. After a five-month hiatus from international competition, …

Killian Phillips’ Ireland call sparked some emotional reactions in his hometown of Kilbarrack

Killian Phillips has revealed how his Ireland call brought his mum to tears. The St Mirren midfielder - on-loan to the Scottish Premiership side from Crystal Palace - is one of four new faces in the senior Ireland squad ahead of the June friendlies against …

Irish debating team from Offaly school reach All-Ireland Final

In their first year competing in Díospóireacht an Phiarsaigh the Coláiste Naomh Cormac senior Irish debating team have reached the All-Ireland final on May 21st after a hard-fought win in the regional final in Leitrim on Tuesday night. In the regional …

Strong support for rule of law in wake of threats and harassment against Northern Ireland lawyers

Pictured (left–right): Law Society of Northern Ireland president Colin Mitchell, Stewart Dickson MLA, justice minister Naomi Long MLA and the lady chief justice of Northern Ireland, Dame Siobhan Keegan. Senior figures from the legal profession, the …